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    How to ensure long-lasting air springs

    Correct installation and proper maintenance are the bedrock of long-lasting air springs, says Lee Harris, ...

    Correct installation and proper maintenance are the bedrock of long-lasting air springs, says Lee Harris, parts specialist at Diesel Technic UK and Ireland. Here he highlights some common faults, and ...

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    Liftmaster details the BM53000 play detector

    Said to be robust, intuitive and user-friendly, CVW hears all about the BM53000 play detector from Liftma ...

    Said to be robust, intuitive and user-friendly, CVW hears all about the BM53000 play detector from Liftmaster. Not all play detectors are made equal, and the BM53000 is certainly a great example of th ...

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    How to prevent expensive repairs

    Regular chassis checks on trucks prevent expensive repairs, advises ZF Aftermarket. The suspension and st ...

    Regular chassis checks on trucks prevent expensive repairs, advises ZF Aftermarket. The suspension and steering components of modern trucks are designed for a long operational life. Nevertheless, the ...

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    The complexities of air springs

    febi takes a deep dive into the production of air springs, discovering that they are anything but simple! ...

    febi takes a deep dive into the production of air springs, discovering that they are anything but simple! Air springs are placed between the axles and the vehicle chassis. They carry the entirety of t ...

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    How does the Panhard rod work?

    Next time you watch Raiders of the Lost Ark, keep an eye out for the real star of the show, the Panhard r ...

    Next time you watch Raiders of the Lost Ark, keep an eye out for the real star of the show, the Panhard rod, says Nick Jordan, head of engineering and quality at Pailton Engineering. Many films featur ...

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    How to maintain air suspension

    BPW talks CVW through its air suspension options for 9-tonne axles and the maintenance regimes associated ...

    BPW talks CVW through its air suspension options for 9-tonne axles and the maintenance regimes associated with them. BPW air suspension systems are designed to deliver reliable performance across vari ...

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    A cost-effective way to fix axle threads

    First spotted at Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2024, Thread Saver gives workshops a quick and cost-effective ...

    First spotted at Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2024, Thread Saver gives workshops a quick and cost-effective method of repairing damaged axle threads and wheel studs. According to UK distributor Premier P ...

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    Top ten tips when working with leaf springs

    The Diesel Technic Parts Specialists share 10 tips for when working with leaf springs. Even in the days o ...

    The Diesel Technic Parts Specialists share 10 tips for when working with leaf springs. Even in the days of horse-drawn carriages, leaf springs were used to protect the vehicle and its passengers. Whil ...

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    The latest in refrigerated transport technology

    CVW hears from BPW about its work with Thermo King to develop refrigerated trailer technology that cools ...

    CVW hears from BPW about its work with Thermo King to develop refrigerated trailer technology that cools on the move and is chill when still. In the ever-evolving landscape of refrigerated transport, ...

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    febi’s deep dive into king pins

    There’s a lot riding on king pins, so make sure you buy and fit the best and maintain them in the correct ...

    There’s a lot riding on king pins, so make sure you buy and fit the best and maintain them in the correct manner, says febi. The steering behaviour of a vehicle can be adversely affected by numerous c ...

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